Valspar The North Wind Blows
V140-5 · #7F837D · LRV ~22.2
Closest tone in another brand: Behr Coastal Storm (~97% proximity)The North Wind Blows (V140-5) is a dark cool gray from Valspar with a subtle green undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 22.2 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest tone in another brand is Behr Coastal Storm (~97% proximity).
Closest tone to The North Wind Blows in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
22.2 · Dark
Undertone (estimated)
Green · subtle
Temperature
Cool
Code
V140-5
HEX
#7F837D
RGB
127, 131, 125
HSL
100°, 2%, 50%
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The North Wind Blows FAQ
What undertone does The North Wind Blows have?
The North Wind Blows is a dark cool gray with a subtle green undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Its color temperature is cool. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.
What is the LRV of The North Wind Blows?
The North Wind Blows has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 22.2 on a 0–100 scale, which is dark. It absorbs more light than it reflects. Best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.
What is the closest tone to The North Wind Blows in other brands?
Behr: Coastal Storm (MQ6-20), ~97% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Geddy Gray (CW-720), ~97% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Cityscape (SW 7067), ~96% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Cityscape (HGSW7067), ~96% proximity; PPG: Thunderbolt (PPG10-06), ~96% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Enchanted Eve (DE6313), ~95% proximity; Glidden: Thunderbolt (PPG10-06), ~94% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Mole's Breath (No. 276), ~94% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.
What is the HEX code of The North Wind Blows?
The HEX code of The North Wind Blows (V140-5) is #7F837D, RGB 127, 131, 125. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.